After 16 years abroad, I moved back to my native Sweden. My husband is Austrian and we met in the US where I lived from 1996-2006, and then we moved to Alp-land aka Austria where we lived til 2013. I am still trying to get over that culture shock.
We have two kids. Vincent, our first born was born on May 12, 2006 with an extra chromosome aka Down syndrome (Translocation 21;21). Edgar was born October 10, 2009, but only 46 chromosomes there.
I admit to thinking it was the end of our world when we got the results of the blood test showing our son had DS, 5 days after Vince was born. I was so wrong! Though everything is not easy, life is a lot of fun! That extra chromosome really did not change much.

I started running again in 2011 and completed my first half marathon in October 2011. In 2012 I completed two half marathons and a handful of other races. Running is now a big part of my life and I run at least five days a week. Both for fun and for peace of mind. I am starting to think a full marathon would be fun. Maybe in 2014...

We are pretty much all moved in. A few re-arrangements and we should be done. All that remains to be unpacked are two boxes, and a lot of things to hang.
The apartment is nice and considering the fact that we were unable to see it before we moved in,w e are satisfied. We are hoping to find a house within a year or so.

The kids started Kindergarten this week. Vince loved it from the get go and there was no issues at all. He recognized it when we drove by and was excited to go. Edgar on the other hand was more than a bit skeptical. He really, really loved his old KiGa. The first three days he would not let me more than a meter away, and finally on day four I HAD to run errands and get a few things set up. He was unhappy to say the least when I left, but when I called KiGa a few minutes later he was fine. So that is hopefully all set up now. Both kids stayed almost the whole day on Friday.

Mr B started working on Tuesday and he likes it so far. He is getting used to the numerous ‘fika’ breaks that are a must in Sweden. Basically it is a coffee break that usually involves some type of cinnabons. It happens at least two times during a work day (plus after breakfast and lunch, sometimes after dinner too).

I start working on Monday and I am excited about that. I will commute for about 45 min, but that should be fine. There is a new train track being built and it opens in Dec,so travelling time will be reduced than. I will also be able to work from at home a few days a week. Swell and dandy.

What else did we do?
We got declined to officially re-enter Sweden as Swedish citizens. They requested a lot more data and I was to call in on a certain day to answer all the questions. Turned out we were fine, they were confused about the two applications (one for me and the kids and one for Mr B who arrived later).

We had a Dr’s appointment with Vince new Dr and he seems good, well informed about DS and listen to us.

We got the cars imported, which was a bit more difficult than originally explained due to that could only be done at a few specific locations in Sweden. That was awesome. Not.

Hey!
Nice to hear, that you are all fine!!!
Edgar is wearing the fantastic gloves on the first picture😉 A real man🙂, or not!
Wish you and aour family a fantastic start in your swedish life… Hope to hear you soon!
Greatings too your guys!
kiss C and B